Christina M. Rodriguez
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Translation Services

> Native Language(s):
English (American), English, and Spanish.

> Target Language(s):
English (American), English, Spanish, and English (British).

> Source Language(s):
English (American), English, French, Spanish, and English (British).

> Service Type(s):
Translation Services, Interpretation Services, and Other.

> Specialization(s):
Advertisement/Marketing, Agriculture/Environment, Arts, Biology, Communications, Patents/Intellectual Property, Cooking/Food/Beverages, Education/Training, Song lyrics/Poetry, Fashion/Clothing, Film - Theatre, Financial/Economics, Health and Beauty, History, Hospitality Industry, Insurance, Internet/Multimedia, Computers/IT, Journalism - Press, Legal, Literature/Publishing, Medical, Music, Instructions/Manuals, Politics, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Media/Broadcasting, and Theology - Religion.

> Software:
Adobe Acrobat Professional, Trados, Microsoft Office , DejaVu, WordFast, and Microsoft Works.

> Certifications and Professional Affiliations:
Member of FLATA – The Florida Chapter of the American Translators Association
Member of ATA - American Translators Association
Member of GALA - Globalization and Localization Association
Member of LISA - Localization Industry Standards Association
Member of L10N - Localization Professional

> Relevant Translation Experience:
CISCO Systems – Global Translation Services (GTS)
Localization Specialist - Project Manager
2007 – 2008
Provided localization project management for all Cisco departments around the globe, including:
Vendor selection and management, scheduling, RFP development, (local vendors and multi-language vendors).
Development and coordination of glossaries, style guides, preferential instances.
Translation memory asset management.
QA process, validation and linguistic management.
Delivered localization expertise to cross-functional teams of Engineers, Product Managers, Content Authors and Marketing Managers
Maintained and continually improved best-of-class localization procedures and tools, with dedication to meeting deadlines and producing results

Localization Specialist
Professional Translator - Transcriber and Interpreting Services
1991 – Present
Translations of IT – Technology Manuals for AMPLIA SOLUCIONES S.L., Spain
Translations of IT – Technology Manuals for Movistar, Spain
Translations of IT – Technology Manuals for Rational Software, US.
Translations of IT – Telecommunication and SW manuals for CTI, NEXTEL, Unifon, Movistar.
Translations of financial, legal and technical documents for John Deer, U.S.
Translations for MTV Latin America, US.
Transcription and Translation of all session speeches for EFSA Scientific Forum (European Food & Safety Summit)
Translation of several SARC (School Accountability Report Card) for Bilingva
Transcription and DTP of several seminars and conferences for Real Sate Guru: Terry Young
Transcription and Translation of TV commercials for V Do Translations, US.
Transcription – on-going for SBTV Small Business Television, US.
Transcription and Translation of News and Interviews for National Radio Project, US.
Translation Services – On-going projects (books) for Pennwell Publishing.
Translation Services – On-going projects (books) for Elsevier Publishing Co.
Translation Services – On-going projects (books) for W.W. Norton & Company.
Translation Services – On-going projects (books) for Editorial Paidos SAICF, Bs As, Argentina.
Translation Services – On-going projects (books) for Editorial Atlántida, Bs As, Argentina.
Translation of all marketing material, website, contracts for Rossatto Co.
Translation of several legal documents (divorce, deeds, demands for divorce) US.
Translation of Children’s Bible Curriculum for Gospel Light Worldwide, US
Transcription and Translation of Video and Songs, Translation (monthly basis) of Bible studies and academic curriculum for VBS - Mission: linGO, Atlanta, GA, US.
Transcription and Translation of interviews, phone calls, and depositions for several legal firms.
Translations of technical docs. (English-Spanish/Spanish-French) MIDAS, Spain and Canada.
Translations of several WebPages (Spanish to English; English to Spanish; French to Spanish).
Translations of Tourism and Travel related material, US / Spain / Argentina.
Transcription and translation of Media material for Crest, Scope, Telemundo.
Translations related to Real Estate, insurance, advertising, economy and finances.
Translations related to patents, copyright and contracts for several entities.
Translations related to economics and finance for several accountants in Florida.
Freelance translation related to tourism, companies in US and Spain.
Translation (monthly newsletter) for different Cosmetologists, Cosmetic Surgeons, Miami, FL.
Transcriptions/Translations for doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.
Simultaneous Translation / Interpreter as a Patient Advocate (Cancer Patients) Miami, FL.
Transcriptions/Translations Medical for the America Cancer Association, Miami, FL.
Transcriptions/Translations Medical for Jewish Family Services, Miami, FL.
Freelance Interpreter for Medical Patients (Oncology, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Sports Medicine, General Surgery)
Freelance Interpreter for several Congresses, Seminars, Business Presentation, Legal Meetings.
Freelance Interpreter for IT Related Business, Projects and Meetings.
Freelance Personal Escort Interpreter (contracted to assist foreign visitors, professionals traveling for business and/or holidays, and personal escort for shopping site seeing and general purpose travel. In Us as well as in Buenos Aires, Argentina.)

> Education:
M.A., SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SCIENCES 01/1989
UBA – Filosofia y Letras
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS 01/1992
FIU– Florida International University
Miami, Florida.

BA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 01/1996
AA INTERPRETATION / TRASLITERATION
FIU– Florida International University
Miami, Florida.

MARKETING 11/2003
Instituto Universitario – Escuela Argentina de Negocios
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

ACCOUNTING I & II 05/2005
BOOKKEEPING I & II
MDC – School of Community Education Center for Business & Industry
Miami, Florida.


> Additional Skills:
Computer & Software Expertise: Windows 98/XP/Me/2000/Vista; MS Back Office Administrator; MSOffice97 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MSOffice 2000/XP/2003 (Publisher, Excel, Access, Front Page, Power Point, Word, Outlook) MSOffice 2007 (Publisher, Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Outlook) – Microsoft Expression Web, MSOffice Specialist Official Master Certification; Adobe Acrobat 6.0./7.0./8.0.; WS FTP.

CAT Tools: Passolo; Trados; Wordfast. Will also translate context using XML Editor and/or within web admin site, if required.

CRM Application: Expertise in Software Customization, Programming and Administration of ACT 6.0 as well as previous versions; Lotus Notes.

Internet: Proficient and well experienced with all Internet Programs and Software (i.e. Netscape Communicator including all its components; MS Internet Explorer; etc.) as well as Web Development. Highly skilled with Internet Research and Web Page Development.

Accounting: Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within tight deadlines. Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices and monthly statements for clients.
Accounting SW: QuickBooks Professional 2003 /2004/2005; QuickBooks Payroll; Peachtree 2005.

Editor: Provide as needed editorial support remotely, including development and copy editing of their internal online and printed documentation.

Human Resources: applicant screening; employee orientation, evaluation and placement; safety and training; and benefits planning. Experienced in developing and implementing new safety, training, and employee orientation programs.

Marketing: Expertise in directing the creation of marketing tools and steering the execution of marketing programs. Demonstrated success driving growth in targeted markets through implementation of key projects. Solid leadership skills, building and guiding top-performing marketing teams. Adept at communicating with management, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall marketing efforts. - Very skilled with Business and MP Pro.

General:
* Trained in Government Relations, Protocol and Project Management
* Experienced in Development, Communications and Strategic Planning.

> Other Information:
Other info: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cmrconnect

> Location:
Florida (United States)

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